Jason is accused of raping Tina after a super bowl party hosted at their friend Tim's house in Largo, Florida.At deposition Tina testified that Jason coerced her into having sex by saying "come with me and do what I say.I'm not kidding, I've already been to prison for rape, I'm not messing around."

Prior to trial Jason's attorney moves in limine for the court to rule the statement inadmissible.

a) Is Jason's alleged statement to Tina relevant?Why/why not? (5 points)

b) Assume the court determines that the statement is relevant, what rule of evidence might Jason's attorney rely upon to ask the court to exclude the statement? (5 points)

c) Would your analysis change if you learned Jason has never been to prison, or charged, with any crime?Why/Why not?